Destiny Tuesday 51 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Maven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Testing Inprogress (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Maven
vs
Inprogress

166 cm
41
153 lbs
28 - 13 - 2

190 cm
29
155 lbs
12 - 7 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Maven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 2, fighting out of New York, Testing Inprogress!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Inprogress scores with a nice head shot.
Maven has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Xtreme MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Maven throws a leg kick that misses.
Inprogress lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Maven checks the leg kick nicely there.
Inprogress moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Maven throws a jab but it's blocked by Inprogress.
Inprogress swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Inprogress throws out a leg kick but Maven moves out of range and Inprogress only half commits.
Inprogress with a jab.
Maven swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Inprogress turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Inprogress throws a looping overhand right but Maven ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Maven wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Inprogress lands a nice looking body shot.
Inprogress lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Maven avoids the head kick by Inprogress.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maven moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Maven defending well as Inprogress loads up on a big left hand.
Inprogress connects with a right hand. Maven shakes it off.
Inprogress dodges the punch combination from Maven.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Inprogress shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Maven as he jumps to the side.
Maven throws a looping overhand right but Inprogress ducks down to avoid it.
Marcus Maven is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Inprogress slips under a jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Inprogress.
Maven cracks the inside of Inprogress's front leg.
Maven avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Maven throws a leg kick but Inprogress checks it.
Maven throws a right hand that Inprogress ducks under and follows up with a left that Inprogress also avoids with ease.
Inprogress throws a head kick that misses
and Maven counters with a thumping low kick.
Nice body kick there by Inprogress.
Inprogress walks into a jab.
Inprogress keeps Maven at a distance using the push kick.
Maven takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Inprogress misses with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maven loads up on a big right hand but Inprogress slips the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Inprogress throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Maven lands with a nice combination. Inprogress backs away looking to recover.

It looks like Testing Inprogress has been cut.
Maven throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Inprogress appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Maven misses with a straight left.
A left lands for Inprogress.
Inprogress is looking to land body kicks.
Inprogress lands a nice shot to the body.
Inprogress throws a hook but Maven avoids it easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Maven!
Inprogress throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Maven.
Inprogress looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maven is fending him off so far but Inprogress persists. Nope, Maven circles away and we're back to standing.
Inprogress has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Maven scores with a jab to the jaw.
Maven scoring well with a low kick there.
Inprogress connects with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maven gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Inprogress lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maven's sensitive parts.
Inprogress is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Maven jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Inprogress throws out a counter right but Maven avoids it with no problem.
Inprogress scores with a jab to the jaw.
Inprogress is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Inprogress connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Maven lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Inprogress at a distance.
Inprogress throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

It looks like Marcus Maven has been cut.
Inprogress tries a head kick but it misses.
Maven throws a big shot that misses.
Maven connects with a good right hand that stumbles Inprogress. Inprogress circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Maven lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Inprogress circles away quickly and effectively.
A swing and a miss from Maven.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maven thows a left - swing and a miss!
Inprogress avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maven doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Maven misses with a head kick.
Inprogress looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Inprogress is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Maven had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Inprogress lands an overhand right.
Inprogress lands a leg kick that knocks Maven off balance momentarily.
Maven throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Inprogress sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Maven misses its intended target.
Maven gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Inprogress.
Maven keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marcus Maven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Testing Inprogress.
Inprogress tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Maven is able to avoid easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maven fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Inprogress has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Inprogress misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maven appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Inprogress thuds his shin into the meat of Maven's side.
Inprogress staying out of range there.
Inprogress appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Testing Inprogress dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Inprogress looks to land a right hand but Maven moved out of range.
Inprogress moves away from the strike by Maven.
Inprogress swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A shot to the liver by Inprogress. Beautiful body shot.
Inprogress tried to score with a low kick but Maven checks it.
Maven has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Inprogress finds it's way round the side to connect with Maven's head.
Marcus Maven is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Inprogress ducks under a wild hook from Maven.
Inprogress shoots for a takedown but Maven saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Inprogress misses with a hook. Maven ducked under it nicely.
Maven fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maven jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Inprogress lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inprogress bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Inprogress walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Inprogress throws a jab but it's blocked by Maven.
Maven misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maven does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Maven pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maven throws a predictable looking body shot
and Inprogress counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maven motions for Inprogress to come forward. Maven throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Inprogress on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Maven might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Inprogress misses with a wild body shot.
Inprogress takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Maven takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Maven throws a hook but Inprogress avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Maven throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maven slips under a jab.
Maven swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Inprogress missing with a left hand there. Maven was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maven is looking to chop away at Inprogress's legs.
Maven jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Inprogress fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maven looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inprogress tries to move into range but Maven moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Inprogress checks a low kick from Maven.
Maven uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Inprogress.
As Inprogress tries to get set, Maven tries to push him back and clinch up but Inprogress manages to avoid the attempt.
Testing Inprogress seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Inprogress scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maven defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Inprogress.
Inprogress fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maven has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Maven just misses with a punch to the body.
Maven lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Inprogress takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Maven rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Inprogress counters with a body kick that stops Maven in his tracks momentarily.
Maven moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Inprogress scores with a jab to the body.
Maven misses with a wild body shot.
Inprogress misses with a low kick.
Maven scores with the left hand. Inprogress knows he should have avoided that one.
Maven is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Maven enables Inprogress to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Maven manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Maven manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maven.
Inprogress lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Inprogress.
Maven prevents a body shot from Inprogress.
A short body shot lands from Maven as the two fighters clinch.
Inprogress blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maven lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maven lands with a right to the head.
Maven lands with a short shot to the head.
Inprogress misses with the head strike.
Inprogress has a couple of punches blocked by Maven.
Maven blocking some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inprogress doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maven will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Inprogress working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Inprogress throws a head punch that misses.
Maven works on Inprogress's body with a couple of short punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maven.
Maven throws a punch but it's blocked by Inprogress.
A short uppercut from Inprogress.
Inprogress blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maven fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maven misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maven blocks a body shot from Inprogress.
Inprogress fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maven lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Maven fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Maven as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Inprogress - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Marcus Maven will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Inprogress misses with a hook

so Maven counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Inprogress working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maven doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maven manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maven wanted to stand there but Inprogress had control of the position.
Maven might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inprogress pulls Maven in to control the position.
Maven preventing the sweep.

Inprogress looking for a guillotine here but Maven defends easily.

Inprogress has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maven can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maven is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Inprogress dips to his left and cracks Maven with an uppercut!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Maven feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Inprogress's calf.
Maven uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Inprogress.
Maven misses with a wild body shot.
Maven throws a leg kick but Inprogress sees it coming and moves out of range.
Inprogress throws out a counter right but Maven avoids it with no problem.
Maven takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Inprogress connects with a body shot that sends Maven's belly button to the back.
Maven sizes up Inprogress with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice uppercut lands for Inprogress. That snapped Maven's head back.
Maven tries to score with a low kick but Inprogress moves his leg out of the way.
Maven keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Inprogress throws a body shot but no joy.
Inprogress lands a head kick. Maven smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Inprogress throws a jab but it's blocked by Maven.
Inprogress misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Inprogress waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maven.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inprogress checks a leg kick.
That kick from Maven tenderised Inprogress's leg. Inprogress is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maven lands a nice shot that snaps Inprogress's head back.
Inprogress lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Inprogress throws a head kick but Maven moves out of range.
Donk. Inprogress catches Maven right on the button with a cross.
Maven misses with a shot to the body
and Inprogress counters with a two punch combo.
Maven checks the leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Maven. Those never looked like landing.
Inprogress turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Maven thows a left - swing and a miss!
Inprogress throws out a counter right but Maven avoids it with no problem.
A low kick from Maven misses
and Inprogress cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Inprogress misses with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Inprogress swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maven lands a two punch combo.
Maven swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maven will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
As Maven backs off Inprogress throws a huge counter combo but Maven manages to avoid it all.
A big left from Maven misses.
Inprogress is looking for the big counter here.
Inprogress thows a left - swing and a miss!
Inprogress throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Inprogress throws out a leg kick but Maven moves out of range and Inprogress only half commits.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maven. Inprogress does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maven tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Maven misses.
Inprogress bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Maven's head backwards.
Inprogress shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Maven eats them both and turns towards Inprogress to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A good leg kick by Maven.
Maven throws a low kick but Inprogress moves out of range easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Testing Inprogress comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Inprogress has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Testing Inprogress!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cory Deegan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deegan comes to the cage accompanied by Land of Confusion. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Deegan
vs
Wilson

177 cm
35
167 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

178 cm
37
165 lbs
26 - 21 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cory Deegan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lee Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson throws a head kick but Deegan moves out of range.
Wilson connects with a leg kick. Deegan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wilson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Deegan blocks a head kick by Wilson.
Deegan feints and then cracks Wilson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wilson down.
Deegan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wilson pinned against the cage. Wilson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wilson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cory Deegan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilson. Deegan does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Deegan misses.
Wilson misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Deegan.
Wilson keeps Deegan at a distance using the push kick.
Wilson takes one to the side of the head.
Wilson throws an overhand right that lands on Deegan's shoulder, as Deegan tries to avoid the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deegan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wilson.

Deegan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wilson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson is looking to improve his position.
Wilson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Deegan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wilson tries to roll over but Deegan keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson trying to hold on to Deegan's head to control him but Deegan postures up.
Deegan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wilson wants to control but Deegan is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson wants to get back to full guard.
Deegan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Deegan works his way into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deegan advances to full mount.
Deegan is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Wilson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Deegan cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Deegan cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Deegan breaks from Wilson's wrist control and lands an elbow.

Wilson is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deegan has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Wilson's face.
Wilson is still in real trouble! Can Deegan finish him?
Deegan lands a big elbow - Wilson is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Wilson is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Cory Deegan!
Cory Deegan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Les Sobrante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Major Hardwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sobrante comes to the cage accompanied by Primus - Fisticuffs. Hardwood has chosen Ali Bomaye by The Game as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Sobrante
vs
Hardwood

185 cm
31
221 lbs
15 - 16 - 0

190 cm
35
214 lbs
18 - 8 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Les Sobrante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Major Hardwood!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Taro Takaoka and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sobrante feints and as Hardwood raises his hands in defense, Sobrante changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sobrante won't allow Hardwood to sweep him here.

Hardwood has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sobrante is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hardwood.
Sobrante tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hardwood's legs.

Sobrante is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hardwood has escaped the position, nice work there.

Sobrante tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sobrante has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sobrante is trying to move to mount but Hardwood reverses beautifully and ends up in Sobrante's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobrante being controlled here, momentarily.
Sobrante tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardwood trying to control but Sobrante is working from the bottom.
Sobrante tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sobrante is working hard here to advance position.
Hardwood throwing strikes but missing.
Sobrante wants to sweep but no luck.
Hardwood landing with the ground and pound.
Sobrante keeping full guard, as Hardwood tries to pass.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sobrante looking for a sweep. Not yet Sobrante, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hardwood controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hardwood with a nice head shot there.

Sobrante working for a triangle but Hardwood defends it easily.
Sobrante wants to sweep but no luck.
Sobrante keeping moving, preventing Hardwood from controlling successfully.
Sobrante tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hardwood trying to control but Sobrante is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardwood might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sobrante haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sobrante has momentary wrist control but Hardwood slips an elbow through the middle.
Sobrante has momentary wrist control but Hardwood slips an elbow through the middle.
Sobrante manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hardwood manages to get himself to full guard.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sobrante pushing down on Hardwood's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hardwood moves into full guard.
Sobrante slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hardwood is looking for a sweep.
Hardwood gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sobrante trying to mount his opponent but Hardwood defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobrante is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hardwood!
Sobrante has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hardwood's face.

Sobrante has hold of Hardwood's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hardwood manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

Sobrante jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hardwood is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hardwood and Sobrante has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Hardwood sneaks back into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardwood is trying is best to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardwood slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sobrante trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Les Sobrante dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hardwood turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sobrante is defended easily by Hardwood.
Sobrante avoids the head kick by Hardwood.
Hardwood stuffs the takedown.
Sobrante checks a leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Sobrante. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sobrante.
Sobrante uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hardwood.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sobrante is defended easily by Hardwood.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Les Sobrante. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Sobrante gets the takedown into side control.
Hardwood tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sobrante moves into full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardwood is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hardwood can't escape the position.
Hardwood tries to hold on but Sobrante postures up.
Hardwood in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hardwood wants to hold on but Sobrante pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Sobrante jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hardwood manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Hardwood tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sobrante wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sobrante is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hardwood has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hardwood tries to buck Sobrante off but Sobrante is having none of it.

Sobrante is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hardwood knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Hardwood's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hardwood is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sobrante off and has taken his back!
Hardwood trying to control momentarily.
You can see the frustration on Sobrante's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardwood is trying to stick to Sobrante's back but Sobrante is turning into Hardwood. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hardwood's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sobrante.
Sobrante postures up.
Sobrante tries to free his leg and advance position but Hardwood is retaining full guard.
Hardwood is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Hardwood working for a triangle but Sobrante defends it easily.
Sobrante forces his way into half guard.
Sobrante wants to free his trapped foot but Hardwood is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hardwood tries to get to full guard but Sobrante has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardwood keeps trying to improve his position.

Sobrante is looking for a kimura here.
Sobrante wants to pass to mount but Hardwood is defending the position.
Sobrante works his way into full mount!
Hardwood keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Poor strikes thrown by Sobrante there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Les Sobrante dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Sobrante changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hardwood tries to avoid it but Sobrante manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hardwood to the ground. Hardwood escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hardwood tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hardwood is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hardwood will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sobrante drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hardwood sprawls and moves away.
Hardwood throws a predictable looking body shot

and Sobrante counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hardwood won't be happy with that.

Sobrante tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sobrante has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Les Sobrante overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hardwood is looking for a sweep.
Sobrante tries to advance position but instead Hardwood slips a leg back in to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Sobrante is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hardwood sees it coming and defends easily.

Sobrante is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hardwood defends it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardwood wants to improve his position but Sobrante is controlling well.
Hardwood is still trying to improve position.
Sobrante frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hardwood wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Sobrante.
Hardwood tries to reverse the position but Sobrante maintains control.
Hardwood wants to hold on but Sobrante pushes him away.
Sobrante with shots to the head and body - Hardwood looks very uncomfortable down there.

Sobrante wants to finish this one by submission but Hardwood is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sobrante.
Hardwood keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sobrante is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sobrante tries to pass to full mount but Hardwood defends it.
Hardwood is trying to maintain the position but Sobrante is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobrante wants to pass to mount but Hardwood is defending the position.
Hardwood works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hardwood trying to control the position.
Sobrante trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Major Hardwood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hardwood looking for a sweep. Not yet Hardwood, not yet.
Sobrante slips nicely into half guard.
Hardwood is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sobrante is pressing down on Hardwood's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hardwood is holding on for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sobrante is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hardwood has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hardwood wants to improve his position but Sobrante is controlling well.
Hardwood is pressing down on Sobrante's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sobrante postures up.
Sobrante pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hardwood is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hardwood is on top in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Les Sobrante showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sobrante, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Les Sobrante!
A very excited looking Les Sobrante made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Major Hardwood stepped up to the mic, saying 'Damn, I got something in my eye.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Booger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henkka Seppala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seppala has chosen Fivefold - Fighting Madness as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Booger
vs
Seppala

185 cm
44
185 lbs
31 - 22 - 0

182 cm
34
187 lbs
20 - 12 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
KO power

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chris Booger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henkka Seppala!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seppala looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Booger is fending him off so far but Seppala persists. Nope, Booger circles away and we're back to standing.
Booger appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Seppala connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Seppala tries to score a power double leg takedown but Booger sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Seppala somewhat.
Booger lands with an uppercut that bounces Seppala off the cage and back into range.

It looks like Henkka Seppala has been cut.
Booger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Booger has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Seppala.

Seppala drives through with a takedown into guard.
Booger wants to sweep here but Seppala controlling him for the moment.
Seppala looking to pass the guard.
Seppala postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Booger is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seppala connects with a couple of short punches.
Booger trying to control the position.
Booger seems keen to control Seppala's posture.
Booger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Seppala postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Seppala works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Booger works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Booger holds on and takes a little breather.
Booger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Booger is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Seppala lands a couple of digs.
Seppala trying to control the position from guard on top but Booger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Booger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Seppala is one step ahead there.
Seppala advances to half guard.
Booger keeping control of the position.
Seppala wants to free his trapped foot but Booger is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seppala seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Booger manages to get to full guard.
Seppala throws an elbow that misses. Booger uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Seppala's guard. Nice move by Booger!

Booger postures up in Seppala's guard and throws a big left but Seppala blocks it.
Booger is looking to work some ground and pound but Seppala has wrist control.
Seppala working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Booger.
Booger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Seppala wants to stand but Booger is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Booger works over Seppala with some ground and pound from guard.
Booger landing some decent shots from guard.
Seppala tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Booger postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Booger preventing the sweep.
Booger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Booger scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Booger's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Booger distracts Seppala with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Seppala is rocked!
Booger connects with a couple of short punches.
Seppala is still in real trouble! Can Booger finish him?
Seppala wants to sweep here but Booger controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Booger landing some decent shots from guard.
Booger controls from within his opponent's guard.
Seppala is looking to stand up but Booger isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Booger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henkka Seppala's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Seppala slips a jab and a cross from Booger.
Seppala seems to have recovered his senses.
Chris Booger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Booger ducks under a wild hook from Seppala.
Booger connects with a nice looking jab.
Booger shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Seppala as he jumps to the side.
Booger shoots in looking for a takedown. Seppala tries to sprawl out of it but Booger keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Seppala manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Seppala drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booger controls Seppala momentarily but Seppala frees himself.
Booger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Seppala pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Booger is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Booger seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Booger trying to control the position.
Booger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Booger keeping moving, preventing Seppala from controlling successfully.
Booger bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Seppala's guard.

Seppala looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chris Booger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Booger passes Seppala's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Seppala is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Booger working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Booger missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Seppala looks like he's trying to stand up.
Booger lands with a punch from half guard.
Booger throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Booger lands with a punch from half guard.
Booger drops an elbow to the side of Seppala's head.
Booger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Seppala can do to turn this around?
Seppala pushes Booger off looking to stand but Booger dives back in and keeps control.

Booger is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Seppala sees it coming and defends easily.
Seppala taking some punishment here, with Booger in his half guard.

Seppala kicks Booger off and gets back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Booger throws a body shot but no joy.

Seppala closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Booger to the mat! Booger manages to get full guard.
Seppala tries to free his leg and advance position but Booger is retaining full guard.
Booger has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Seppala has passed into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Booger defending against the ground and pound.
Booger tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Seppala is looking to take a break and control but Booger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Booger manages to get back to half guard.
Booger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Seppala missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Seppala throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Booger to regain full guard.
Seppala preventing the sweep.
Booger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seppala slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Seppala lands a decent elbow from side control.
Booger taking punishment in the form of punches.
Seppala sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Booger is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Seppala working the ground and pound from side control.
Seppala trying to control the action but Booger is working from the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Seppala.
Seppala scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Booger to see if he's OK.
Booger is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henkka Seppala showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Henkka Seppala's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Seppala fails with a takedown attempt.
Seppala connects with a right hand. Booger shakes it off.
Seppala connects with the punch.
Booger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Booger works Seppala's body with a nice hook.
Booger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seppala was well out of range. Poor timing from Booger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seppala misses the jab.
Chris Booger is winning the standup battle so far.
Booger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Seppala connects with a body shot.
Seppala shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seppala throws a body punch but Booger moves out of range.
Booger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Seppala goes for a double leg but Booger avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Booger continues to drive forward.
Chris Booger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henkka Seppala.
Seppala fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Booger on the side of the head.
Booger misses with a hook. Seppala ducked under it nicely.
Seppala with the counter takedown but Booger avoids it easily.
Booger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No luck for Booger with that takedown attempt.
Seppala connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Seppala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Booger throws a body punch but Seppala moves out of range.
Seppala swings away with a body shot that misses

and Booger counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Seppala!

Seppala bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice straight punches there by Booger. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Booger.
Booger shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Seppala pinned against the cage. Seppala gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Seppala sizes up Booger with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Seppala fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

Seppala drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Booger keeping moving, preventing Seppala from controlling successfully.
Seppala throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Booger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seppala throws a big right hand that misses.
Seppala throws a big right hand that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Booger is on top in guard.

Seppala has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Booger content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Booger working some strikes from top position.
Booger working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Seppala controls Booger momentarily but Booger frees himself.
Booger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Seppala wants to sweep here but Booger controlling him for the moment.
Booger with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Seppala is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Booger presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

Seppala works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seppala content to stall in guard here.
Booger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Booger working a defensive guard here.
Booger keeping moving, preventing Seppala from controlling successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seppala is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Seppala preventing the sweep.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henkka Seppala comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Seppala has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henkka Seppala!
Henkka Seppala thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Diego Falcao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Philippe Njewel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Falcao kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Charon - Sorrow Song. Martin Philippe Njewel is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Falcao
vs
Philippe Njewel

163 cm
29
141 lbs
7 - 1 - 1

170 cm
35
145 lbs
26 - 14 - 2

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Perkele!
Sin City Allstars

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Diego Falcao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Martin Philippe Njewel!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falcao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Njewel fails with the takedown.
As Njewel backs away, Falcao returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Falcao looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Njewel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Falcao avoids a punch combination nicely.
Falcao tests Njewel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Njewel closes the distance and lands a one-two.

It looks like Diego Falcao has been cut.

Njewel bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Njewel in side control, just content to control the action for now.

Njewel swings around for an armbar but Falcao sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Njewel's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Falcao accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Njewel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Falcao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Njewel is trying to keep Falcao in close.

Njewel has his foot on Falcao's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Falcao works his way back into a safe position though.
Njewel seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Falcao showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Falcao cracks Njewel with a solid left hand.
Njewel is trying to control the position but Falcao postures up.
Njewel being controlled here, momentarily.
Falcao stopping the sweep attempt from Njewel.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Falcao won't allow Njewel to get back to his feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Njewel closes the distance and pushes Falcao back into the cage.

Njewel breaks the clinch.
Falcao keeps the fight on the outside.
Njewel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Njewel drives through with a takedown into Falcao's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Njewel throwing strikes from guard but Falcao blocks nicely.
Njewel preventing the sweep.
Falcao can't keep his opponent in guard - Njewel advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Falcao is looking to improve his position.
Njewel drops an elbow to the side of Falcao's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Njewel decides to stand and escape the position.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Njewel wants to get back to striking at distance but Falcao won't allow it.
Njewel prevents a body shot from Falcao.
Njewel blocks an uppercut.
Falcao has Njewel pressed against the cage, preventing Njewel from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Njewel prevents a body shot from Falcao.
Falcao misses with a punch to the body.
Falcao has a couple of punches blocked by Njewel.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Falcao prevents Njewel from breaking the clinch.
Njewel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Philippe Njewel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Diego Falcao's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Falcao misses with a looping left.
Njewel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Falcao throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Njewel!
Sloppy strikes from Njewel. Those never looked like landing.
Njewel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Falcao throws a jab when Njewel was well out of range.
Falcao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Falcao does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Falcao throws a quick inside leg kick.
Falcao fails to land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Njewel lands with a nice combination. Falcao backs away looking to recover.
Falcao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Falcao as Njewel shoots in.
Martin Philippe Njewel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Falcao feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Njewel's calf.
Falcao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

Njewel clinches up against the cage.
Njewel prevents a body shot from Falcao.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcao lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Falcao lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Falcao struggles to land a body shot inside as Njewel controls his hands.
Falcao working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Falcao.
Njewel has a couple of punches blocked by Falcao.
Falcao lands a right hand.
Falcao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Njewel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Falcao fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Njewel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Diego Falcao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Philippe Njewel.
Falcao scores with a punch to the head.
Falcao connects with a good right hand that stumbles Njewel. Njewel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

Njewel is rocked!
Njewel blocks a jab.
Falcao throws a jab when Njewel was well out of range.
Njewel throws out a counter right but Falcao avoids it with no problem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Njewel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Falcao circles away.
Falcao throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Njewel's head.
Njewel is still on wobbly legs! Can Falcao finish him?
Diego Falcao is winning the standup battle so far.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Falcao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Njewel manages to avoid it.
Falcao misses with the combination.
Falcao keeps the fight on the outside.
Njewel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Falcao sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Njewel seems to have recovered his senses.
Njewel scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Falcao scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Falcao changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Njewel tries to clinch up but Falcao circles away and keeps his distance.
Falcao half committed to a counter leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Falcao.
Falcao throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Diego Falcao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Falcao scores with a jab to the jaw.
Njewel moves in looking to clinch but Falcao pushes him off.
Falcao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Njewel throws a counter combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Njewel moves into range and clinches up with Falcao.
Falcao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Falcao tries a body shot but Njewel blocks it.
Falcao lands a right hand.

Njewel breaks from the clinch.
Falcao throws an overhand right that lands on Njewel's shoulder, as Njewel tries to avoid the shot.
Falcao shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

Falcao tries to keep at a distance but Njewel has taken the fight into the clinch.

Njewel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Njewel closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Falcao cracks Njewel with a right hand to the side of the head.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Falcao misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Falcao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Falcao working aggressively here.
Falcao has a couple of punches blocked by Njewel.
Falcao swings wildly with an uppercut but Njewel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Njewel tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Njewel blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Njewel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Falcao misses with a head kick.
Njewel is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Njewel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Njewel throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Falcao makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Falcao missing with a left hand there. Njewel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Njewel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Njewel has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Falcao dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Diego Falcao's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Njewel staying out of range there.
Njewel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Falcao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Falcao throws a shot from downtown. Njewel moves away and avoids it.
Falcao misses with an uppercut. Njewel saw that one coming.

Njewel moves into the clinch successfully.
Njewel blocks an uppercut.
Falcao lands a hook to the side of the head.

Njewel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Falcao throws a low kick but Njewel moves out of range easily.
Njewel wants to clinch up but Falcao keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Falcao was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Falcao tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Njewel is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Njewel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Falcao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Njewel gets a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Falcao scores with a nice short uppercut.
Falcao throws a head punch that misses.

Njewel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcao misses with a looping right.
Njewel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Falcao throws out the jab.
Njewel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Falcao is fending him off so far but Njewel persists. Nope, Falcao circles away and we're back to standing.
Falcao seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Falcao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Njewel can do to turn this around?
Falcao scores with a jab to the jaw.
Njewel tries to clinch there but Falcao circles away.
Njewel just misses with a punch to the body.
Njewel is looking to land body kicks.
Falcao misses with a few strikes there.
Falcao keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed right hand from Falcao misses the target.
Njewel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Falcao tries to avoid it but Njewel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Falcao to the ground. Falcao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Falcao moves away from the strike by Njewel.
Njewel misses with a two punch combination.

Njewel has managed to clinch.
Njewel jumps guard but Falcao turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Diego Falcao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Philippe Njewel.
Falcao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcao lands an uppercut.
Falcao lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Njewel or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Falcao.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Falcao misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego Falcao has scored more points in the clinch so far.

Njewel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Falcao works Njewel's body with a nice hook.
Njewel avoids the head kick by Falcao.
Falcao defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Njewel.
A lazy left from Falcao finds it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Falcao.
Njewel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Falcao with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Njewel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Njewel throws a counter combo.
Falcao feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Njewel's calf.
Njewel doesn't manage to clinch there - Falcao circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Njewel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Njewel tries to clinch up but Falcao circles away and keeps his distance.
Njewel pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Falcao clinches up against the cage.
Njewel looking to stall.
Falcao tries to work over Njewel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Falcao misses with a hook to the ribs.

Njewel manages to break the clinch.
Falcao scores with a jab to the body.
Falcao lands a leg kick that knocks Njewel off balance momentarily.
Falcao swings for the body but Njewel moves out of range.
Falcao looks to score with a jab to the body but Njewel is just out of range.
Njewel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Njewel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Falcao.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falcao tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Njewel is able to avoid easily.

Njewel rushes Falcao and presses him up against the cage.
Njewel tries to pull guard but Falcao holds him up against the cage and eventually Njewel drops back down to his feet.
Njewel blocks an uppercut.
Falcao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Njewel is trying to force a seperation but Falcao has the dominant position.

Njewel manages to break the clinch.
Falcao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Njewel was well out of range. Poor timing from Falcao.

Njewel instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Njewel's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short left from Falcao.

Njewel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Falcao showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Falcao has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Falcao!
Diego Falcao was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Muraki Tunamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brick Tamland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Tamland's choice of entrance music: Afternoon Delight. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Tunamoto
vs
Tamland

180 cm
40
194 lbs
34 - 31 - 0

180 cm
35
188 lbs
20 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Muraki Tunamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brick Tamland!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tunamoto wants to clinch up but Tamland keeps it at a distance.
Tamland tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tunamoto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick from Tamland lands but Tunamoto takes it in his stride.
Tunamoto throws a leg kick but Tamland moved away.
Tunamoto has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tamland throws a front kick aimed at Tunamoto's knee but Tunamoto avoids it well.
Tunamoto appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Tunamoto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tunamoto avoids the body shot from Tamland.
Tunamoto loads up on a big right hand but Tamland slips the punch.
Brick Tamland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tamland throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tunamoto throws a lazy right hand but Tamland sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tamland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Tunamoto has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tunamoto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tunamoto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tamland takes an elbow to the forehead.

Tunamoto breaks from the clinch.

Tamland fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tunamoto to the ground. Tamland is now in Tunamoto's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tamland is looking to work some ground and pound but Tunamoto has wrist control.
Tunamoto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tunamoto on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tunamoto tries to get out of the position.
Tamland trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamland stops Tunamoto from standing up.
Tamland trying to control but Tunamoto is working from the bottom.
Tunamoto is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tamland is controlling him.
Tunamoto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tamland.
Tunamoto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tunamoto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tamland pushing down on Tunamoto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Tamland has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Tunamoto defend it? Tamland steps over the head and cranks it - Tunamoto is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Tamland!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brick Tamland!
Brick Tamland decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Evan Better (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Musta Laine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Better kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mother by Danzig. Laine is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Disturbed - Sound of Silence. Musta Laine has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Better
vs
Laine

188 cm
30
181 lbs
20 - 16 - 0

181 cm
26
181 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Revolution Clothing

Bullet Proof System
Perkele!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Evan Better!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Musta Laine!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Better. Laine does a little dance to reset his feet.

Better bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Better is looking to take a break and control but Laine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laine is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Better working over Laine with some ground and pound. Laine looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Laine tries to roll over but Better keeps him under control.

Laine is defending against the submission attempts here by Better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine moves into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laine wants to sweep here but Better controlling him for the moment.

Laine is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Better is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Better throws a big elbow that misses.

Laine is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Better's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Laine is looking for a triangle but Better pushes his legs off easily.
Better engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Laine manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Better manages to get himself to full guard.

Laine wants to control from the top but Better keeps moving.
Better working a defensive guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Better is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Laine had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Better defends it easily.
Better pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laine is keeping the position for now.

Laine working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Better doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Better manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Laine looking for a guillotine here but Better defends easily.
Better trying to control but Laine is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Better controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Better throws a big elbow that misses.
Laine tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Better wants to control from the top but Laine keeps moving.
Laine wants to hit a switch here but Better passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Laine there!
Laine is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evan Better dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Better throws a body kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laine. Better does a little dance to reset his feet.
Better throws a leg kick but Laine checks it.
Better scores with a punch to the head.
Laine finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Better blocks a jab.
Laine takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Better lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Better throws a chopping leg kick but Laine manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Better finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Laine tries to land a front kick but Better steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Better attempts a counter takedown but Laine avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine loads up on a big right hand but Better slips the punch.
Better half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Better will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Laine was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
No joy there for Better, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Laine feints the counter takedown.
A slapping leg kick lands for Laine.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laine punishes Better's body with a nice straight punch.
Better throws a body shot but no joy.
Laine looks for the body kick but Better saw that one coming.
Better is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laine can do to turn this around?
Better scores with a shot to the body.
Laine slips a jab from Better.
Better takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Laine.
Laine throws a front kick aimed at Better's knee but Better avoids it well.
Better avoids the body shot from Laine.
Laine thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Better if he has to take too many more of those.
Laine looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Laine scores with a jab to the jaw.
Laine throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Better is looking to clinch but Laine is avoiding it.
Better lands with a nice body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laine swinging wildly here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice cross by Laine.
Laine thows a left - swing and a miss!
Better moves out of range of the body kick.
Laine throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Better counters with a takedown into side control.
Laine takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Better wants to control but Laine is keeping him busy.
Laine tries to bench press Better off him but Better keeps the position.
The strikes coming from Better are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Better in side control lands a decent elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laine is trying to get back to half guard.
Laine is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Better moves into full mount!
Better lands a couple of good shots and Laine has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The referee is taking a good look at Laine as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Better!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laine trying to control the hands but Better breaks the grip.
Laine tries to escape the position.
Better is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Laine. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Better lands with a hammerfist to the side of Laine's head.
Laine tries to roll but Better sticks to his back.
Better has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Laine.
Will Better go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Better is punishing Laine with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laine trying to control the hands but Better won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evan Better dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Laine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Better closes this distance looking for a takedown but Laine circles away.
Better defending well as Laine loads up on a big left hand.
Laine misses with a leg kick
letting Better counter with a right hand.
Better darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Better shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Better moves away from the strike by Laine.
Laine throws an off balance right hand
and Better counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Better scores with a push kick.
Better moves out of range of the leg kick from Laine.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Laine misses.
Better connects with a body shot that sends Laine's belly button to the back.
Laine on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Better connects with an inside leg kick.
Laine tries to score with a low kick but Better moves his leg out of the way.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Better throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Laine takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Better changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Laine moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Laine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Better scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Better closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Laine swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Better has Laine pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Better pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Laine tumbling to the mat - Better dives into Laine's guard.
Better wants to control from the top but Laine keeps moving.

Laine is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Better defends well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Better trying to control the position from guard on top but Laine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Better throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Musta Laine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Better wants to control from the top but Laine keeps moving.

Laine throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Better escapes and throws Laine's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Better working the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laine is looking for a sweep.
Better cracks Laine with a big right hand but Laine just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Laine is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Better's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Evan Better overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Better is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Laine sees it coming and defends easily.
Better is stalling here. Laine is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Better seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Laine has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Better tries to improve position but can't.
Better is not content to let Laine control the position.
Better tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Laine wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Evan Better is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Better has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laine controls the position.
Better is looking to regain half guard here but Laine keeps moving and retains side control.
Better regains half guard.
Laine missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Better desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Laine working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

And that's the end of the fight!
Evan Better showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Better has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evan Better!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Evan Better made sure he mentioned Revolution Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rastaphan Dominatrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kuma Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dominatrix comes to the cage accompanied by "Trenches" by Pop Evil. Nelson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Sound of Silence. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Dominatrix
vs
Nelson

190 cm
32
215 lbs
25 - 11 - 1

194 cm
38
211 lbs
35 - 14 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

KnockOut

Bos Energy MMA159.4

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rastaphan Dominatrix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kuma Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Sano and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson throws a body shot but no joy.
Dominatrix shoots and misses
and Nelson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nelson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nelson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dominatrix is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nelson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nelson is looking to slow Dominatrix down with leg kicks.
Nelson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dominatrix checks the leg kick.
Dominatrix takes a swing at Nelson's ribcage but misses.
Nelson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dominatrix has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Ground Zero in the buildup to the fight.
Nelson misses with an attempted mid kick.
A combination from Dominatrix does no damage.
Nelson lands a glancing blow to the side of Dominatrix's head.
Dominatrix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dominatrix scores with a hook to the body. Nelson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Dominatrix throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nelson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dominatrix is in Nelson's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dominatrix postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nelson being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominatrix wants to pass the guard but Nelson is keeping the position.
Nelson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dominatrix lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Nelson looking for a guillotine here but Dominatrix defends easily.

Nelson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dominatrix is aware though and is defending well.
Dominatrix controlling from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Dominatrix from controlling successfully.
Nelson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dominatrix wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
Dominatrix cracks Nelson with a solid left hand.
Dominatrix with a nice head shot there.
Nelson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dominatrix scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson has Dominatrix pulled in close to control his posture.
Dominatrix connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dominatrix's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dominatrix has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dominatrix is stalling in the full guard.
Nelson working a defensive guard here.
Dominatrix working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nelson's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Nelson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dominatrix defends it easily.
Nelson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dominatrix is one step ahead there.
Dominatrix is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dominatrix lands a couple of digs.
Dominatrix postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dominatrix slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dominatrix lands a few punches from side control.
Nelson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rastaphan Dominatrix dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Dominatrix closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nelson's guard.
Dominatrix working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dominatrix controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Dominatrix from controlling successfully.
Dominatrix lands a couple of digs.
Dominatrix is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Nelson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nelson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Dominatrix is now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominatrix scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ground and pound from Dominatrix.
Nelson tries to get to full guard but Dominatrix has control of the leg.
Dominatrix working over Nelson with some ground and pound. Nelson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nelson is trying to maintain the position but Dominatrix is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dominatrix is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dominatrix lands a nice short elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominatrix is nestled in close to Nelson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dominatrix winds up and cracks Nelson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nelson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dominatrix is in close to Nelson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dominatrix working some strikes from top position.
Dominatrix chips away with some ground and pound.
Nelson is pulling down on Dominatrix's head to control his posture.
Nelson trying to control the position.
Dominatrix lands a couple of digs.
Dominatrix trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominatrix working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nelson's head.
Nelson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dominatrix slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dominatrix content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dominatrix is looking to work some ground and pound but Nelson has wrist control.
Dominatrix trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Dominatrix works over Nelson with some ground and pound from guard.
Nelson pulls Dominatrix in close to his closed guard and prevents Dominatrix from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominatrix is stalling in the full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dominatrix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nelson can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nelson tried to score with a low kick but Dominatrix checks it.
Nelson defending well as Dominatrix loads up on a big left hand.
Dominatrix throws a hook but Nelson blocks it.
Nelson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dominatrix connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nelson. Nelson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nelson walks into a straight right hand from Dominatrix.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rastaphan Dominatrix dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Dominatrix feints and as Nelson raises his hands in defense, Dominatrix changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dominatrix is in close to Nelson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Dominatrix from controlling successfully.
Nelson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dominatrix accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dominatrix trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dominatrix is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominatrix trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Dominatrix cracks Nelson with a solid left hand.
Dominatrix with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dominatrix in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nelson is trying to keep Dominatrix in close.
Dominatrix is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dominatrix stands and throws Nelson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dominatrix cracks Nelson with an elbow. That is naaassty.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is letting Dominatrix control him for a moment.
Nelson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Dominatrix lands a few punches from side control.
Nelson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rastaphan Dominatrix overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nelson taking a bit of punishment here - Dominatrix scoring with strikes.
Kuma Nelson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nelson can't do much from the bottom here.
Nelson is not content to let Dominatrix control the position.
Dominatrix scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Nelson to see if he's OK.
Rastaphan Dominatrix is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominatrix trying to control the action but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Nelson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Dominatrix trying to control the position but Nelson is working away.
Dominatrix working away.
Nelson seems a little lost for a moment, as Dominatrix dominates the positioning.
Nelson is trying to control Dominatrix's posture but Dominatrix avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dominatrix controlling the position.
Dominatrix working the body and head with strikes.
Check out the look on Dominatrix's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Dominatrix controls the position.
Nelson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dominatrix lands a nice forearm strike.

Dominatrix thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rastaphan Dominatrix showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dominatrix has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:26
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:26
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rastaphan Dominatrix!
Rastaphan Dominatrix decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Gatherer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valentin Nasimentu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gatherer comes to the cage accompanied by Down In A Hole - Alice In Chains. Nasimentu comes into a darkened arena with his song building. ТIК - Бiлi Троянk kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Gatherer
vs
Nasimentu

195 cm
35
267 lbs
28 - 12 - 1

190 cm
31
275 lbs
16 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Great elbows
Good gas tank

Voodoo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hunter Gatherer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Valentin Nasimentu!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Shimada and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gatherer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Gatherer moves into the clinch.
A short right from Gatherer on the inside.

It looks like Valentin Nasimentu has been cut.
Gatherer dodges an elbow strike from Nasimentu.
Nasimentu misses with an elbow over the top.
Nasimentu throws an elbow that misses.
Gatherer blocks the elbow strike.
Gatherer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nasimentu backwards.
Gatherer blocks an elbow strike from Nasimentu.
Nasimentu throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nasimentu takes a shot to the head.
Gatherer dodges an elbow strike from Nasimentu.
Gatherer has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A body shot lands from Gatherer.
Gatherer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nasimentu backwards.
Nasimentu misses with a punch to the body.
Nasimentu pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nasimentu lands a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gatherer swings wildly with an uppercut but Nasimentu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nasimentu lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nasimentu looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gatherer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nasimentu is trying to stall.
Nasimentu gets through Gatherer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gatherer avoids a wild elbow strike from Nasimentu.

Gatherer manages to break the clinch.
Nasimentu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gatherer.
Nasimentu misses with a straight right.

Nasimentu gets a clinch.
Nasimentu misses with an elbow strike.
Nasimentu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nasimentu looking to slow down the pace here.
Nasimentu looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nasimentu is trying to stall.
Gatherer lands a nice elbow.
Gatherer misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gatherer.
Gatherer struggles to land a body shot inside as Nasimentu controls his hands.

Gatherer breaks the clinch.
Gatherer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It seemed like Nasimentu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gatherer throws out a loose jab but Nasimentu uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nasimentu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gatherer misses with a wild body shot.
Nasimentu moves forwards but Gatherer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gatherer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nasimentu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gatherer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nasimentu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gatherer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nasimentu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gatherer.
Gatherer tries to land a leg kick but Nasimentu saw it coming and moves away.
A little jabbing left from Nasimentu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gatherer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nasimentu.
Nasimentu wants to clinch.
Gatherer throwing a counter right hand but Nasimentu manages to avoid it.
Nasimentu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gatherer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nasimentu.
A good leg kick by Gatherer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Nasimentu.

It looks like Hunter Gatherer has been cut.
Nasimentu throws a looping overhand right but Gatherer ducks down to avoid it.
Gatherer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gatherer misses with a straight right.
Nasimentu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A slow jab from Nasimentu misses its intended target.
Gatherer thumps Nasimentu with a low kick.
Nasimentu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gatherer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gatherer, right into the meat.
Nasimentu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nasimentu tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gatherer counters with a nice body shot.
Gatherer is looking to land body kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Hunter Gatherer will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Gatherer feints and then cracks Nasimentu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nasimentu down.
Nasimentu cracks a nice hook into Gatherer's ribs.
Gatherer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

Gatherer tries to keep at a distance but Nasimentu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gatherer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gatherer has a couple of punches blocked by Nasimentu.
Nasimentu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gatherer is keeping busy.
Gatherer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nasimentu avoids it.
Nasimentu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gatherer backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nasimentu throws an elbow but misses.
Gatherer blocks an elbow strike.
Nasimentu can't find room to land a body shot as Gatherer controls the action.
Gatherer tries to land knees in the clinch but Nasimentu avoids the damage to the body.
Gatherer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nasimentu pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatherer throws an elbow that misses.
Nasimentu lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gatherer avoids a wild elbow strike from Nasimentu.
Nasimentu throws an elbow that misses.
Gatherer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nasimentu slowing the pace effectively.
Nasimentu misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nasimentu just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gatherer's brow.
Nasimentu is trying to stall.
Nasimentu stalls.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gatherer digs a right hand into Nasimentu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nasimentu's gas tank.
Nasimentu misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Gatherer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nasimentu lands with an uppercut that bounces Gatherer off the cage and back into range.
Gatherer slips under a jab from Nasimentu.
A quick step to the side and Gatherer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nasimentu lands with a nice body punch.
Nasimentu lands a glancing blow to the side of Gatherer's head.
Gatherer swats away the attempt to clinch by Nasimentu.
An attempted straight right counter from Gatherer misses the target.
Nasimentu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hunter Gatherer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gatherer throws a shot to the body.
Gatherer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gatherer throws a jab but it's blocked by Nasimentu.
Gatherer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gatherer lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gatherer moves away from the strike by Nasimentu.
Nasimentu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Gatherer misses the target.
Nasimentu lands the left hand.
Nasimentu tries to close the distance and clinch but Gatherer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice shot by Gatherer.
Nasimentu scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Gatherer tries to keep at a distance but Nasimentu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nasimentu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nasimentu blocks a body shot from Gatherer.
Gatherer tries to throw a body punch but Nasimentu avoids it by throwing Gatherer back against the cage.
Gatherer is trying to break the clinch but Nasimentu has him pressed against the cage.
Gatherer misses with the head strike.
Gatherer tries a body shot but Nasimentu blocks it.
Nasimentu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nasimentu misses with an elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nasimentu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gatherer avoids a wild elbow strike from Nasimentu.
Nasimentu tries to throw a body punch but Gatherer avoids it by throwing Nasimentu back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gatherer.

That has opened up Valentin Nasimentu's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Gatherer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nasimentu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gatherer takes a swing at Nasimentu's ribcage but misses.
Gatherer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nasimentu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gatherer.
Gatherer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nasimentu counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Gatherer badly! He tries to strike back but Nasimentu puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Gatherer out cold! Oh man, Gatherer will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Valentin Nasimentu!
Valentin Nasimentu bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tel Britton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rasputin Erasmus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Erasmus is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rasputin. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Britton
vs
Erasmus

220 cm
27
267 lbs
19 - 8 - 0

201 cm
28
288 lbs
17 - 9 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Notorious Clothing Co.

Tokyo United Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tel Britton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rasputin Erasmus!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shirou Masuda and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Britton moves out of range as Erasmus strikes.
Britton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Erasmus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

It looks like Tel Britton has been cut.
Britton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Britton looks to land a combination but Erasmus avoids it well.
Britton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Erasmus throws a body punch but Britton moves out of range.
Britton wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Britton moves away from the strike by Erasmus.
Erasmus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Britton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Erasmus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Britton.
Britton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Erasmus.
Erasmus motions for Britton to come forward. Erasmus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Erasmus cracks a nice hook into Britton's ribs.
Erasmus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Britton.
Erasmus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

It looks like Rasputin Erasmus has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Britton lands a jab to Erasmus's midsection.
Erasmus dodges the punch combination from Britton.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Britton throws the left hand but Erasmus avoids the punch easily.
Erasmus throws out a loose jab but Britton uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Erasmus.
Erasmus throws a jab when Britton was well out of range.
Erasmus has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Britton misses with an uppercut
and Erasmus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Erasmus dodges the punch combination from Britton.
Erasmus throws out a counter right but Britton avoids it with no problem.
Erasmus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Britton.
Erasmus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Britton.
Britton throws a sloppy body shot
and Erasmus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Britton throws a nice looking combination but Erasmus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Britton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Britton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab lands there for Erasmus.

Britton is rocked!
Britton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Britton darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Erasmus jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Britton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Erasmus.
Erasmus lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Britton up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Erasmus from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Britton's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rasputin Erasmus!
Rasputin Erasmus is the new heavyweight champion!
Tel Britton spoke after the fight, saying '...Next time.'.